EBP Process
Evidence-based practice is a multi-step, dynamic process that incorporates best external data and best clinical judgment. One individual may complete this process; however, a multidisciplinary team approach allows for various perspectives on a clinical problem and provides a more manageable workload.
The evidence-based practice process involves the following steps:
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Problem Identification: Converting information needs into an answerable question
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Finding the Evidence: Finding, with maximum efficiency, the best evidence with which to answer the question
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Critique: Determining the merit, feasibility and utility of evidence
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Summarize the Evidence: Combining findings from all evidence to make a practice recommendation
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Application to Practice: Incorporating the recommendation into a clinical setting or organization
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Evaluation: Determining the effectiveness of the practice change over time
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